Kansas City Royals Trade Deadline Tracker 2023: Latest updates, major moves, and more

The Kansas City Royals won't buy before the trade deadline this year, but after losing Aroldis Chapman, they don't have much else to offer. The Royals' lack of huge targets is both a positive and a terrible thing. It's a good thing because expectations are low ahead of the deadline.

July 30- Royals acquire Taylor Hearn

Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Taylor Hearn from the Atlanta Braves in exchange of INF Nicky Lopez.

Braves get infielder Nicky Lopez from the Royals for pitcher Taylor Hearn

Hearn was just traded by the Rangers to the Braves on Monday. He made one appearance Saturday and now he's off to Kansas City pic.twitter.com/8uPj6iZ6rI

July 31 - Kansas City Royals acquire prospect Nelson Velazquez from Chicago Cubs

The bottom of the division Royals continue to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline by sending pitcher Jose Cuas to the Chicago Cubs. In return, they add Nelson Velazquez, a talented prospect.

The Cubs have acquired RHP Jose Cuas from the Royals for OF Nelson Velazquez

Aug 1 - Royals acquire Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels

Davidson's promotion to the 40-man roster has been confirmed, and he is set to join the major league club immediately.

We have acquired LHP Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.

Davidson has been added to the 40-man roster and will report to the big league club.